Political Monitor 15/11/2013

Broadband Benefits of broadband The Government published a report into the economic, social and environmental impacts of broadband with a particular focus on the Government-funded rollout programme. The headline claim is that for every £1 the Government is investing...

Political Monitor 08/11/2013

Ofcom Ofcom revamps accreditation scheme for price comparison websites Ofcom announced changes to its voluntary accreditation scheme for price comparison websites. These include quarterly spot checks by Ofcom but also new requirements for websites to: Update...

Political Monitor 01/11/2013

Last chance for discounted ISPA Conference tickets The 2013 ISPA Conference is taking place on 27 November in the City of London, and early-bird tickets are only available for one more week. You can buy your ticket here. James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Crime &...

Political Monitor 25/10/2013

Ofcom Ofcom guidance on mid-contract price increases Ofcom has updated its policy on mid-term price rises in fixed term contracts by publishing new guidance on General Condition 9.6 (GC9.6). The core principle of the new guidance is that consumers and small businesses...

Political Monitor 18/10/2013

Broadband    BDUK web survey on extending superfast coverage Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is conducting a survey asking the internet industry for feedback on initial ideas for its rollout programme for 2015 and beyond. In particular, they are interested in...

Political Monitor 11/10/2013

Broadband Broadband connection voucher industry days The 2 month market test of the Connection Vouchers scheme, part of the government's Super-Connected Cities programme, is now complete. The results are being evaluated to assess the future of the programme and decide...